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Fresh Fishing Reports from Hillsborough Bay
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What anglers said about fishing in Hillsborough Bay
What anglers said about fishing in Hillsborough Bay
If you fish in the summer, the best time is early morning. We started around 7:30am and if possible as soon as the sun rose. It gets really hot.
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If you fish in the summer, the best time is early morning. We started around 7:30am and if possible as soon as the sun rose. It gets really hot.
Capt Tony Frankland Inshore Fishing
Was incredible early on, and then the heat came in. But it’s Florida in July, what do you expect! We had a blast
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Was incredible early on, and then the heat came in. But it’s Florida in July, what do you expect! We had a blast
Capt Tony Frankland Inshore Fishing
Definitely consider Captain Wade Osborn for your fishing guide. You can't go wrong.
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Definitely consider Captain Wade Osborn for your fishing guide. You can't go wrong.
Afishionado Guide Services
Listen to the captain.. Make sure you go with Bait-and-Bite with Captain Thomas Jacobson. Book the best he's Number One . I promise there ain't no one like him
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Listen to the captain.. Make sure you go with Bait-and-Bite with Captain Thomas Jacobson. Book the best he's Number One . I promise there ain't no one like him
Bait-N-Bite
We had a lot of reeled in fish and hits but can't speak to how it compares to other months. The captain did a good job putting us where we wanted to be.
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We had a lot of reeled in fish and hits but can't speak to how it compares to other months. The captain did a good job putting us where we wanted to be.
Florida Professional Charters
Relax, be open minded and just have fun. If you listen to exactly what the captain tells you, you will get a catch almost every time. If you don’t catch anything at least enjoy the experience. Happy fishing!
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Relax, be open minded and just have fun. If you listen to exactly what the captain tells you, you will get a catch almost every time. If you don’t catch anything at least enjoy the experience. Happy fishing!
Florida Professional Charters
It was definitely a windy day but the weather is out of everyone’s control. Captain Tom led us to a few areas so we could catch a few different types of fish.
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It was definitely a windy day but the weather is out of everyone’s control. Captain Tom led us to a few areas so we could catch a few different types of fish.
Bait-N-Bite
Try out a half day early morning fishing with Jesse - Poseidon Fishing Charter. You will have a great experience and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Try out a half day early morning fishing with Jesse - Poseidon Fishing Charter. You will have a great experience and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Poseidon Fishing – East Tampa
We were a couple of weeks early from a water temperature perspective for catching some of the larger species, but the captain knew we were looking to catch and release for fun, so he put us in perfect position to have constant action all day with the right locations, bait and setup. Communication in advance is important so you know what will likely be running during your trip in March because of the changeover in water temperature.
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We were a couple of weeks early from a water temperature perspective for catching some of the larger species, but the captain knew we were looking to catch and release for fun, so he put us in perfect position to have constant action all day with the right locations, bait and setup. Communication in advance is important so you know what will likely be running during your trip in March because of the changeover in water temperature.
Capt Tony Frankland Inshore Fishing
Communicate with your guide. Make sure you know where you are going to meet. Be prompt (early) and easy to go.
Then relax and enjoy the experience.
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Communicate with your guide. Make sure you know where you are going to meet. Be prompt (early) and easy to go.
Then relax and enjoy the experience.
Afishionado Guide Services
A private charter is definitely the way to go, and Cody was the best! We’ve tried a few different charters and the experience with Captain Cody was by far our best experience.
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A private charter is definitely the way to go, and Cody was the best! We’ve tried a few different charters and the experience with Captain Cody was by far our best experience.
Captain Cody's Charters
Be open to catching a different variety of fish, some that may not be listed or even large but still fun too reel in & delicious to eat.
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Be open to catching a different variety of fish, some that may not be listed or even large but still fun too reel in & delicious to eat.
Poseidon Fishing – Apollo Beach
Book with Captain Tommy! He knows the waters and where to find the fish and will take care of everything to ensure you enjoy your trip.
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Book with Captain Tommy! He knows the waters and where to find the fish and will take care of everything to ensure you enjoy your trip.
Bait-N-Bite
Bring a jacket in case it's chilly. Temperatures were in the high 50's, low 60's, and "cold" when moving between fishing spots across the bay. Luckily, our Captain Brian had extra jackets to share with us and kept us warm.
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Bring a jacket in case it's chilly. Temperatures were in the high 50's, low 60's, and "cold" when moving between fishing spots across the bay. Luckily, our Captain Brian had extra jackets to share with us and kept us warm.
Optimus Fishing Charters
Know the species caught in the time of your trip and the open and closed seasons.
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Know the species caught in the time of your trip and the open and closed seasons.
Poseidon Fishing – East Tampa
Take sun cream and a hat as the sun can still burn. No head on board so use the bathroom before hand. Listen to the skipper as her knows what he’s doing.
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Take sun cream and a hat as the sun can still burn. No head on board so use the bathroom before hand. Listen to the skipper as her knows what he’s doing.
Sundaze Inshore Charters
Definitely fish with Slot boys! Very knowledgeable of the area and knows what he is doing!
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Definitely fish with Slot boys! Very knowledgeable of the area and knows what he is doing!
Slot Boys Charters
It's a good inshore trip and starting downtown makes it easy for convention goers.
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It's a good inshore trip and starting downtown makes it easy for convention goers.
Downtown Tampa Charters
Just let the expert teach you how to fish. We went quite a ways out and caught lots of fish, I was hoping to catch a tarpon but they weren’t biting.
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Just let the expert teach you how to fish. We went quite a ways out and caught lots of fish, I was hoping to catch a tarpon but they weren’t biting.
Poseidon Fishing – Apollo Beach
Ruskin, Florida
Try to go out early and on an over cast day if you can. BRING YOUR SUN SCREEN
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Try to go out early and on an over cast day if you can. BRING YOUR SUN SCREEN
Florida Professional Charters
Miami, Florida
